Nollywood Actress Iyabo Ojo Breaks Silence on Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham Feud, Detailing Failed Peace Mediations and Fan-Driven Tensions

Actress Iyabo Ojo explains the "fresh beef" between Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham, citing fan interference and failed peace talks.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 31, 2026, 11:32 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Vanguard News

Setting the Record Straight on a Public Rivalry

Nollywood star Iyabo Ojo has taken to social media to provide a definitive account of the complicated relationship between her colleagues, Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham. Following a wave of online criticism and character maligning, Ojo released a statement on Tuesday to "set the record straight" regarding her involvement. She admitted that while she and Akindele have a long-standing friendship that has survived its own "fallouts," she has also spent considerable energy trying to foster peace between Akindele and Abraham, even resorting to emotional pleas and personal intervention to bring them together.

The Fragile Peace and the December Catalyst

According to Ojo, a fragile peace had been established between the two actresses just a few months ago, leading to the public interactions fans observed earlier in the year. However, this reconciliation was predicated on a condition: that neither party would "shade" the other online. This agreement fractured in December 2025 when Toyin Abraham publicly alleged that her cinema releases were being sabotaged. While Abraham did not name a specific individual, fans quickly pointed fingers at Funke Akindele, reigniting a fresh cycle of hostility that has since spilled over into public events.

The Viral Snub at ‘The Return of Arinzo’ Premiere

The tension reached a boiling point during the recent Sunday premiere of Iyabo Ojo’s latest film, The Return of Arinzo, held at the Balmoral Event Centre in Lagos. A viral video from the event captured Toyin Abraham greeting various colleagues, including Mercy Aigbe, while Funke Akindele appeared to pointedly look away as she walked past Abraham. This public non-acknowledgment became the catalyst for the current media storm, prompting Ojo to address the situation directly and defend her own reputation against accusations of picking sides.